Will of Kieran Callaghan

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Last Will and Testament of Kieran Callaghan

Penned on the 3rd of Sun’s Smile

Year 246 of the Second Age

I, Kieran “Sadarher” Callaghan, in sound judgment, mind, and body, hereby write and enact this as my final will among the realm of mortals. I revoke any and all previous wills and codicils made before this date. It is my wish that this document reflects my final intentions regarding my estate, possessions, and responsibilities. May those who inherit from me do so with honor, and may my words serve as a guide to those I leave behind.

Let it be known that I entrust the execution of this will to Prince Llewyn Glennmaer I and Princess Safiyaa Glennmaer-Vourkehardt I, whom I trust and deem most capable in carrying out my final wishes.

With this declaration, I proceed to distribute my estate as follows…

On the Matters of Inheritance and Estate

For first matters, I name Ser Elise “Eirwen” Callaghan, the SOLE inheritor and Heir of the House Callaghan, becoming the Matriarch and head of the house. She shall inherit the Lordship of Dûncoed, and all its titles, lands, and the responsibilities it holds. Should she become a pawn of Iblees or lose her way, the matters of inheritance shall fall to Niamh Callaghan or Agariel Elendil, if neither of such can be made, then a moot shall be held and another successor chosen.

1. On the matters of my finances, HALF, of my personal monetary worth shall be given to the Principality of Tir-Glas, with the remaining HALF being given to Ser Elise “Eirwen” Callaghan, to use for the matters of the family of Callaghan.
2. The weapon “Doitean Beannaithe,” may be given to Prince Llewyn I, should my remains be unrecoverable. Should my remains be recoverable, he may do with the sword as he wishes, though preferably not melt it down.
3. Any Jewelry I might have randomly picked up on my travels, shall be given to Niamh Callaghan. I do hope she finds more use of them rather than the items collecting dust.
4. On the matters of the rare weapons I hold in my possession:

1. My Falchion, known as “Tusk,” once wielded by Ser Runagleth Ruthron before me, shall be given back to Prince Llewyn I, should he find another with the strength to wield the blade.
2. My polehammer, “Exsequia,” may be given Ser Elise “Eirwen” Callaghan until one of the younger generations properly begins their squire trials.
3. The warpick, “Tionchar Deiridh,” shall be passed to Ser Elise “Eirwen” Callaghan, so she might destroy whatever foes she comes across in her journeys, and share it with Victor Rorin.

5. Any other random items that are not on display, property to someone else, or listed otherwise are to be divided equally (or as equally as possible) to those within the family.

Final Notes and Letters

[!] The following letters would be found on Kieran’s desk and their contents eventually delivered to the addressed. [!]

Sissel,

Spoiler

It pains me to see the hurt you have been through, yet it was also some of the best moments I could have shared with you as we grew together. I would have died for you if you had asked me to… Maybe in a twisted way of fate I did. Though, in these many decades we have lived, I’m very proud of the woman you have grown to be and your accomplishments. I feel as if they outgrew me in scale. You know as well as I that I am a complete ass when it comes to talking and writing, so I hope at the very least my point is coming across. Under all that iron and ice within you I knew that there was someone who enjoyed the smaller things, even if you had not shown it. I knew that even while saying “No, Kieran, that’s terribly stupid,” you partly agreed with it. So I guess after all, it wasn’t that stupid wasn’t it?
I’ll leave you with one last thing. I tried not to ask too much of you, I knew you had too much on your plate, but I’ll only ask you this one thing… smile more, you deserve it.

Llewyn & Safiyaa,

Spoiler

My time serving under the Glennmaer family has been nothing short of the greatest honor of my life. All those decades ago when Glyndwr had offered me a home and rank within Garenbrig, I knew my place was there, no matter how many who tried to sway me away. You always had my full support in everything, even if I had thought it unwise at times. But Garenbrig prospered under you both and I hope it continues to do so. You have my family’s support in whatever endeavors you seek out. Though do not be afraid to reign them in if needed, you wont get any argument from me as I am naught but ash and dust now. Maybe keep an eye on Agariel? She’s usually autonomous on her own but now and then might just need an ear to talk with… or at.

Elise,

Spoiler

It has been one of the luckiest things in my life to watch you grow from the young girl in Numenost to the woman you have become now. Your life has been marked by constant trial and challenge, though you met each head on and with determination. A feat I have seen little of in recent years. All those years you had definitely taken after me when it came to decision making, just without much of the injuries. In our new lands I wish I could have offered you more inheritance but I tried to be as fair as possible given the circumstances. Be sure to reign in your children some please? I fear they are more rowdy and problematic than hoped.

Iulius,

Spoiler

Thank you for looking out for Sissel when I could not be there to myself. It means much to me that you were around and updating me on her various conditions. A shame no more darkspawn can run from us now, right? They thought us more mad than themselves. Could you do me one last favor and continue looking after Sissel? If I can’t, someone is going to have to.

Victor Rorin,

Spoiler

This one I’m not quite sure how to write so I suppose I’ll see where my hand takes me. I do believe you may have been the largest and most significant influence on my life. Ever since that fateful day in the valley outside of New Valdev, and your kindness and advice, I knew then and there what and who I was going to become. It felt almost as fate when I had the chance to squire under you and learn from you. You have always guided me in some way and somehow, even as the man I later grew to be. No matter how many voices yell in your ear or damn you for whatever actions you take, they will never understand through their hypocrisy. I hope in the end I have grown to be a worthy student of yours, even perhaps in my unchallenged recklessness. I fear in my life I had tiptoed the line of morals, tossing them about like they were shreds of paper; I tried my best to do what I thought right, even if it meant harming one group for others to live. No matter what Elise says, you will always have a home within Dûncoed if you need it.

Griffith,

Spoiler

Thank you for your teachings and guidance on Malchediael’s blessing. I hope I never squandered your teachings, though I tried my best not to.

The Leomonte Family,

Spoiler

Watching your family grow from gentry to a larger house in the grand scheme of the world has been a privilege. Every trial, quest, and conflict has seen to it that your family had been hardened by the cruelties of the world. I remember speaking to Leomonte one day that the family would go far, for he had more drive than any man I had knew, and it had paid off. Keep doing as you have and eventually it shall hopefully work out. There are not many who could make it work.

 

Signed,

HIS LORDSHIP, Kieran “Sadarher” Callaghan, Lord of Dûncoed, Knight Captain of the Order of Dawn, Templar Justiciar of Malchediael the Aengul of Courage, Knight of Dawn, the Slayer of Tor, and Patriarch of House Callaghan

 

In witness of,

Lord Llyw Baldric Glennmaer of Tir-Glas

 

Annyerir

 

 

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Lady Elise Callaghan was clearing out Kierans old study when she stumbled upon a pile of papers. She sat down, reading through them until she found her letter. She opened it carefully and read it. By the time she was finished, tear drops landed on the paper. "I suppose I should deliver this to Llewyn and Safi..."